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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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